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en-usCopyright 2015 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/A Look Inside the Town Car of a Real-Life Lincoln Lawyerhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/05/09/a-look-inside-the-car-of-a-real-life-lincoln-lawyer/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/05/09/a-look-inside-the-car-of-a-real-life-lincoln-lawyer/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/05/09/a-look-inside-the-car-of-a-real-life-lincoln-lawyer/#comments The popularity of Michael Connelly's book, Lincoln Lawyer, and the blockbuster movie starring Matthew McConaughey are enough to make almost anyone want to attend law school, but while these glamorized portraits make it seem like being a criminal defense attorney is nothing more than driving around in a car and making deals, there is a lot of work and skill involved in this career path.

"I have 144,000 miles on my car and it's a 2005 model Chrysler 300," says Chris Shella, a 40-year-old criminal defense attorney from Durham, North Carolina. Even with an office he says that, "it's not unusual for him to drive six hours for a 15 minute conversation."

]]>ChrisShellacriminal defense attorneyLincoln LawyerMichael ConnellyGwen Parkes2011-05-09T03:52:00+00:00Microbrew Guru Shares Secrets Behind Dogfish Head's Successhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/05/06/microbrew-guru-shares-secrets-behind-success-of-dogfish-head/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/05/06/microbrew-guru-shares-secrets-behind-success-of-dogfish-head/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/05/06/microbrew-guru-shares-secrets-behind-success-of-dogfish-head/#commentsSam Calagione was like any other college student when it came to beer. "I loved beer," says Sam, "but it was quantity over quality."

It wasn't until Sam began waiting tables in New York City after college that his love for beer grew and he really developed an appreciation for flavorful beer.

One mentor, one home brewing kit and one batch of beer later, Sam had an epiphany that he wanted to be a beer brewer.

]]>beerDogfish Head Brewingentrepreneurmicro brewsSam CalagioneGwen Parkes2011-05-06T04:01:00+00:00Take Your Child to Work Day Sparks Creativity for 16-Year-Old Entrepreneurhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/28/take-your-child-to-work-day-sparks-creativity-for-16-year-old-en/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/28/take-your-child-to-work-day-sparks-creativity-for-16-year-old-en/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/28/take-your-child-to-work-day-sparks-creativity-for-16-year-old-en/#commentsWhile many parents enjoy showing their kids off at work for Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, most kids dread a day at Mommy or Daddy's boring office. Well, meet 16-year old Zach Veach.

Zach is an American auto race car driver currently competing in the U.S. F2000 National Championship for Andretti Autosport; a published author ('99 Things Teens Wish They Knew Before Turning 16'); and the National Spokesperson for FocusDriven, which advocates cell-free driving. But it was Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day at his dad's IT Solutions Company that encouraged this young entrepreneur to create and design a cell phone App, urTXT, that helps save lives.

]]>race car drivingtake your child to work daytake your kid to work dayZach VeachGwen Parkes2011-04-28T10:00:00+00:00Celebrity Wedding Planners: Behind the Spotlight Is No Cake Walkhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/27/celebrity-wedding-planners-behind-the-spotlight-is-no-cake-walk/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/27/celebrity-wedding-planners-behind-the-spotlight-is-no-cake-walk/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/27/celebrity-wedding-planners-behind-the-spotlight-is-no-cake-walk/#commentsThe royal wedding is only days away and the country is riveted by every detail. "It is the closest thing we have to a real life fairy tale," says Amy Eisinger, associate editor of WeddingChannel.com. But behind the glitter and glam of the decorations, flowers, food, entertainment and the bride's glorious dress, is a celebrity wedding planner with the weight of the world on her shoulders.

"The most surprising aspect of being a celebrity wedding planner would have to be that it is not always glamorous; in fact it never really is," says Yifat Oren, celebrity event planner to stars such as Jason Bateman, Mariska Hargitay and Reese Witherspoon.

]]>brides and groomscelebrity wedding plannersThe Royal WeddingweddingsGwen Parkes2011-04-27T10:05:00+00:00The Green Rush: Behind the Growing Medical Marijuana Industryhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/25/the-green-rush-behind-the-growing-medical-marijuana-industry/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/25/the-green-rush-behind-the-growing-medical-marijuana-industry/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/25/the-green-rush-behind-the-growing-medical-marijuana-industry/#comments We've all heard of the California Gold Rush, but if you haven't yet heard of the Green Rush, you are late to the game. The Green Rush describes the growth of the medical marijuana industry during 2008-2010, when many western and central states saw an exponential boom in the number of dispensaries, or stores, that sold marijuana for medicinal purposes.

Despite the stigma often associated with drugs, today's medical marijuana business (MMJ) is booming. The herb is used to alleviate symptoms for physical ailments such as gout, chronic pain, vision problems and nausea caused by chemotherapy treatment.

]]>drug dealersmedical marijuanamedical marijuana dispensariespotGwen Parkes2011-04-25T12:32:00+00:00The Ups and Downs of Living a Military Lifehttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/14/the-ups-and-downs-of-living-a-military-life/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/14/the-ups-and-downs-of-living-a-military-life/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/14/the-ups-and-downs-of-living-a-military-life/#comments Theresa Bobier, 31, is a stay-at-home-mother currently living in Manassas, Va., with her parents while her husband, Scott, is deployed in Afghanistan as a captain with an Army aviation brigade.

"Like any other job, being in the military has its ups and downs," admits Theresa, adding that it does offer something that is highly valued in these tough economic times: stability. Instead of feeling sorry for Theresa because her husband is overseas for a year or more at a time, take her advice and learn from it.

"It hasn't always been easy to be a military family, but it is what you make of it. The military tries to make it easier on families too. It is a nice life, because there is a lot of security."

]]>deployed abroadmilitary familiesmilitary lifeGwen Parkes2011-04-14T08:37:00+00:00Top 10 Office Prankshttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/01/top-ten-office-pranks/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/01/top-ten-office-pranks/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/01/top-ten-office-pranks/#comments Popular TV sitcom 'The Office' has spawned a re-emergence of some good, clean old-fashioned workplace pranks. Whether its prank phone calls, whoopee cushions or staplers in Jello molds, the characters on 'The Office' remind the rest of us that working a day job in a cubicle does not have to box you or your creativity in.

Sandwiched between the first official day of spring and Tax Day, April Fool's Day is often overlooked by many who think pranks, hoaxes and practical jokes are only for the young, not the young at heart. But even if you are not a planner or into elaborate, collective pranks, check out our list of top 10 office pranks that have a proven track record of success and are sure to garner some laughs any day of the year.

]]>Aoril Fools DayApril 1office prankspractical jokesGwen Parkes2011-04-01T01:00:00+00:00A Candid Look Into the Life of a Pediatric Residenthttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/03/31/pediatric-resident/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/03/31/pediatric-resident/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/03/31/pediatric-resident/#comments Dr. Meghan MacLean Weir is not afraid to admit her faults. In fact, in her debut book, 'Between Expectations: Lessons From A Pediatric Residency,' she boldly goes where other physicians fear to tread -- into a candid description of her struggles as a pediatric resident at Children's Hospital Boston and Boston Medical Center.

We take for granted that our doctors are confident, highly-skilled and well-trained. In this rare memoir, Weir opens up about her personal trials as a struggling pediatric resident who felt let down, overwhelmed and frustrated that medical school had not taught her everything she needed to know to help guide others through the health care system.

"You do this 18 hours a day," Bob notes. "You live in your own CIA bubble, making it almost impossible to separate where your professional life ends and your home life begins."

]]>Bob and Dayna BaerCIA spiesspy storyThe Company We Keepworking abroadGwen Parkes2011-03-26T12:48:00+00:00Are You a Dragon (Yin) or a Tiger (Yang)?http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/03/23/are-you-a-dragon-yin-or-a-tiger-yang/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/03/23/are-you-a-dragon-yin-or-a-tiger-yang/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/03/23/are-you-a-dragon-yin-or-a-tiger-yang/#commentsThe Chinese philosophy of feng shui is over 3,000 years old, but still carries weight to this day. At the core of the feng shui teachings is the belief that everything in the universe is comprised of complementary equals -- the yin representing female qualities and the yang being the male qualities. The Chinese refer to this as the yin-yang theory. We have night, but we also have day. We have work, but we also have play. It is also called the law of the unity of opposites.

Furthermore, if you are able to calculate and discover which personality type you are, (yin or yang) you can enjoy greater success and happiness in everything from your home and family life to your career.

]]>Dragon or Tigerfeng shuipersonality quizwhich jobs are you suited foryin yangGwen Parkes2011-03-23T07:44:00+00:00How Jay-Z Turns Everything He Touches Into Goldhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/03/17/how-jay-z-turns-everything-he-touches-into-gold/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/03/17/how-jay-z-turns-everything-he-touches-into-gold/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/03/17/how-jay-z-turns-everything-he-touches-into-gold/#comments Def Jam Recordings, Rocawear clothing, Club 40/40, a New Jersey Nets basketball game, lunch with Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow at The Spotted Pig, a concert produced by Roc Nation, and an interview with Oprah Winfrey all have one thing in common: Shawn Corey Carter, also known as Jay-Z.

At some point during your day, whether you realize it or not, you encounter, hear or touch something that is a part of the vast empire that Jay-Z has built by being both a shrewd businessman and a revered rapper.

]]>book reviewDef Jam RecordsJay-ZRoc NationRocawearZack OMalley GreenburgGwen Parkes2011-03-17T11:34:00+00:00Even MBA Students Fall Short in the Writing Departmenthttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/03/15/mba-students-fall-short-in-the-writing-department/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/03/15/mba-students-fall-short-in-the-writing-department/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/03/15/mba-students-fall-short-in-the-writing-department/#comments MBA students can no longer write their own ticket for the perfect job or career advancement, as many employers and graduates alike are discovering a disconnect between what is being taught in business schools and what is expected of graduates once they enter the workplace.

Many graduates are settling into high-paying jobs only to find out that they lack the writing skills necessary for that job, leaving them at a loss for words and facing the possibility of getting replaced.

]]>career adviceMBA jobsMBA writingGwen Parkes2011-03-15T04:20:00+00:00How Mary's Money Blog Scammed One Man Out of Thousandshttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/02/25/how-marys-money-blog-scammed-one-man-out-of-thousands/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/02/25/how-marys-money-blog-scammed-one-man-out-of-thousands/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/02/25/how-marys-money-blog-scammed-one-man-out-of-thousands/#commentsReports on CNN, advertisements on Yahoo boasting easy ways to make money from home, a job posting links on Google, professional e-mails sent directly to his inbox and phone interviews were what reassured Terry*, a 61-year-old writer based in the Midwest, that Mary's Money Blog was a legitimate employer. Unfortunately, like so many others, it took Terry $4,000 and more than six months to learn the hard way that not all jobs on the Internet are what they seem.

"If I hadn't had my good job outsourced, I wouldn't have been looking for something, but I was in need of something else to help support myself and my family, and there were so many things that made this job look legitimate I figured it was worth a try."

]]>fake jobsgoogle biz kitjob scamsMarys Money BlogGwen Parkes2011-02-25T11:39:00+00:00Quiz: Are You Built to Make Big Bucks?http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/02/24/are-you-built-to-make-big-bucks/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/02/24/are-you-built-to-make-big-bucks/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/02/24/are-you-built-to-make-big-bucks/#comments

Bored at work? This summer, AOL Jobs will be publishing a career quiz every week to keep you entertained. This quiz was so popular with readers when it originally ran that AOL is republishing it.

With so many people either unemployed or looking to change jobs in today's unpredictable economic environment, people are putting a lot of extra thought and time into their job searches, prepping for their interviews and padding their resumes to stand out as "the ideal hire." However, did you know that your fate as an earner could already be determined by your outward appearance and actions?

Take the quiz below to find out how many attributes and physical characteristics you have that favor you to make some big bucks, regardless of who your former employer was or how gold-plated your work history may be.

]]>are you built to make big bucksmaking big bucksRice Universitysalary informationGwen Parkes2011-02-24T16:04:00+00:00Mother Mixes Her Hobby and Passion by Entertaining at Homehttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/02/15/entertaining-at-home-mlm/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/02/15/entertaining-at-home-mlm/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/02/15/entertaining-at-home-mlm/#commentsBrianne Morrison was happy being a stay-at-home-mom; she didn't need a job, nor did she want one. She especially never liked the idea of multilevel marketing (MLM) companies or direct sales (DS) "because I am not pushy," she says. "If I ever needed to get a job for any reason, I never thought it would be in one of those areas."

That is why Morrison passed on the first opportunity she was given in 2007 to work as a consultant for Entertaining At Home (EAH). "I had just had my daughter and the timing was not good." Family was her priority.

Shirlynn White had a full-time job as a teacher and wasn't looking for a new one, especially in the MLM arena where she had bad past experiences with companies such as Tupperware. She also really "couldn't have cared less" about candles, but because she wanted to be neighborly, White went to a PartyLite candle party 12 years ago and got a lot more than she bargained for.

]]>MLMPartyliteGwen Parkes2011-02-08T14:28:00+00:00Behind the Super Bowl: Firing Up the Halftime Fireworkshttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/02/05/behind-the-super-bowl-firing-up-the-halftime-fireworks/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/02/05/behind-the-super-bowl-firing-up-the-halftime-fireworks/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/02/05/behind-the-super-bowl-firing-up-the-halftime-fireworks/#comments Watching the Super Bowl is a rite of passage in America. It makes people feel American, like apple pie and Fourth of July parades. But for one Californian family working behind the scenes at the Super Bowl, it's more than an American pastime, and more than just a job -- it's a family affair.]]>behind the super bowlfireworks+at+super+bowlpyrotechnicsSuper BowlSuper Bowl halftime showGwen Parkes2011-02-05T16:33:00+00:00Door-To-Door Vacuum Salesman Educates Youths About the Benefits of Direct Saleshttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/02/01/door-to-door-vacuum-salesman-educates-youth-about-benefits-of-ds/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/02/01/door-to-door-vacuum-salesman-educates-youth-about-benefits-of-ds/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/02/01/door-to-door-vacuum-salesman-educates-youth-about-benefits-of-ds/#comments If you told Daniel Cook in 1981 that selling vacuums while hitchhiking to and from work would be his key to a lucrative career in direct sales (DS), he probably would have laughed in your face. Cook had been happy to get a job as a junior expeditor with IBM. It was manageable work that provided a decent income and a reasonable amount of job security. So it seemed to be the perfect job for a recent college graduate. Eventually Cook realized he wanted more money, so he took a weekend job with Electrolux selling vacuums.

Cook would be the first to admit that there is nothing glamorous about selling vacuums; but going door to door as a salesman taught him two valuable lessons. First, that he liked direct sales and second that he could make more money doing part time DS work on the weekends than he could working his full-time job at IBM. "I made $42,000 in 11 months doing door-to-door vacuum sales in 1982, so I kept at it," he said.

]]>BrainstormUSAdaniel+cook+doordanielcookdoordirect salesdoor-to-door saleseducational softwaremlmGwen Parkes2011-02-01T10:45:00+00:00Struggling Economy Makes Environment Ripe For Job Scammershttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/01/29/struggling-economy-makes-environment-ripe-for-job-scammers/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/01/29/struggling-economy-makes-environment-ripe-for-job-scammers/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/01/29/struggling-economy-makes-environment-ripe-for-job-scammers/#commentsIf you are among the many Americans desperately looking for work, then you also might be among the growing number of victims who have fallen prey to job scams.

Jobs that promise "easy money," "flexible work from home hours," or advertise "no experience necessary" are just some of the ways con artists posing as fake employers get you on the hook to either steal your identity or make a quick buck.

]]>aol+bethany+mooradianaolbethanymooradianbogus job offerscon artistsfake jobsidentity theftJob scamsGwen Parkes2011-01-29T09:47:00+00:00Retaliation in the Workplace Exceeds Race-Based Claims for First Timehttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/01/19/retaliation-in-the-workplace-exceeds-race-based-claims/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/01/19/retaliation-in-the-workplace-exceeds-race-based-claims/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/01/19/retaliation-in-the-workplace-exceeds-race-based-claims/#comments In an ideal world, everyone would just get along. There would be no bullies at schools or shootings at supermarkets, and of course there wouldn't be any conflicts in the workplace. But, unfortunately, in any place or situation where you mix together a lot of different people and their personalities, you are bound to occasionally encounter some issues.]]>discrimination in the workplaceEEOCworkplace harassmentGwen Parkes2011-01-19T09:02:00+00:00